Untitled
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photograph shows a statue of a man, possibly a laborer, standing on a square base. He is dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and knee-high socks, with a tool or club in his right hand. His left hand rests on a bundle of fabric or a tool at his side. The statue appears to be made of stone or a similar material, with a light color that suggests it may be marble or limestone. The background of the photograph is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the statue. The photograph is a striking representation of the statue, and it invites the viewer to learn more about the artist who created it, Aitken, Robert.